CLINTON, N.Y. – Elodie McGeiver '27 and Ayzlinn Trefren '28 both recorded double-digit kills, while Lucy Proud '29 provided a season-high 18 assists to lead Hamilton College to a 3-0 non-conference win over Clarkson University on Senior Day inside Margaret Bundy Scott Field House on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11.

Season Update

• The Continentals (4-9 overall) improved to 4-3 against non-conference opponents.
• The Golden Knights (8-10), which entered the day with seven non-conference wins, dropped to 2-4 in road matches.

How It Happened

• A service ace from Jordyn Leader gave the Golden Knights a 19-13 lead in the first set, but Hamilton scored 12 of the next 14 points to pull in front and take the opening set. McGeiver totaled five kills and a block assist for the Continentals during the 12-2 run, and Maggie Nichols '26 registered a solo block to close out the set.
• The two sides traded points to begin the second set before a 5-0 run from the Continentals gave them a 10-6 lead that they did not relinquish. A block from Clarkson's Ashley Currier and Leader cut Hamilton's advantage to 14-12, but the Continentals answered with 10 straight points for a 24-12 lead. Nichols and Amelia Hahn '29 secured the 25-13 win in set two with a block on the final point. 
• Clarkson got off to a strong start in the third set, taking an 8-2 lead following a kill from Currier. The Continentals pulled in front with a 10-0 run, and held the lead for the remainder of the set.  A kill from McGeiver and an attack error by Clarkson gave Hamilton the win in set three.

Notes

• Trefren led Hamilton in points with 14 via 10 kills, a career high-tying three service aces and one solo block.
• McGeiver delivered a team-best 12 kills, matching her season high.
• The Continentals recorded 12 service aces, marking the fourth time this season they have tallied at least 10 in one match.
• Hamilton's .232 hitting percentage was the team's third-best mark this season.
• Proud registered a season-highs 18 assists.
• Hahn recorded a season-high 11 digs to go along with two service aces.
• Caitlin Allen '27 provided a career-high three service aces.
• Conley Burns contributed a team-high six kills for Clarkson, while Olivia Baxter recorded a team-high 17 digs.
• Natasha Aguirre distributed 10 assists for the Golden Knights.
• Clarkson's 13 points in set two tied the fewest points allowed by Hamilton in a set this season.

Next Match

Hamilton resumes NESCAC play at home against Trinity College (10-7, 1-5 NESCAC) on Friday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.